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adjective com·fy \ ˈkəm(p)-fē \
|Updated on: 11 Jun 2018

Definition of comfy

comfier; comfiest
: comfortable
  • a comfy sofa
  • a comfy routine

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Examples of comfy in a Sentence

  1. couldn't wait to return home and sleep in his own comfy bed

  2. customers are not likely to get too comfy in the restaurant's unforgiving chairs

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Origin and Etymology of comfy

by shortening & alteration — see 1comfort

comfy Synonyms

Synonyms

comfortable, cozy, relaxed, snug;

Antonyms

uncomfortable;

Near Antonyms

discontented, displeased, dissatisfied;

agitated, disturbed, perturbed, troubled;

Related Words

toasty, warm;

content, contented, pleased, satisfied;

easeful, peaceful, resting;

easygoing, laid-back;

undisturbed, unperturbed, untroubled;

Phrases

at ease, at home;

COMFY Defined for English Language Learners

comfy

adjective

Definition of comfy for English Language Learners

  • : physically comfortable

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